Casual Conversation Becomes Criminal Conduct: Wage-Fixing and No Poaching Agreements
Employers need to be aware that casual conversations between competitors can now create significant legal risks. Recently, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has filed criminal charges against several employers alleging they illegally engaged in “wage fixing” or illegally entered “no poaching” agreements. Although the cases filed have been unsuccessful so far, we expect the DOJ to continue pursuing these charges.
Summer Interns: To pay or not to pay?
As summer approaches, many employers are looking to hire student interns. The benefits of summer internships are mutual — companies create an accessible group of potential future hires, while interns obtain real-world workplace experience and training, as well as valuable networking opportunities. But many employers may be wondering — do we have to pay our interns? If so, how much do we have to pay them? And what other issues do we need to consider?
New Guidance on the Impact of Bonuses and Overtime Pay
As most employers know, the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) requires employers to pay employees overtime for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. What many employers do not realize is that the overtime calculation should be based on employee’s “regular rate” of pay, which may be different than the employee’s hourly rate.
How Does the CARES Act Impact 401(k) Plans?
With the recent passing of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, there are sure to be a lot of questions in what this means for your organization. One area the CARES Act specifically addresses is around retirement plans. We’ve compiled a few FAQs below to help you understand these provisions and determine next steps.